The CDC issued a health alert March 18 regarding dengue outbreaks in the Caribbean and the Americas.
Dengue activity is high in parts of the U.S., and with the spring and summer travel seasons approaching, the risk of travel-associated and locally acquired cases is increasing, according to the CDC.
The mosquito-borne disease is common in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 2024, locally acquired dengue cases were detected in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii and Texas. Last year, the U.S. identified a record 3,483 travel-associated dengue cases — an 84% increase compared to 2023.
“This trend is expected to continue with increased dengue activity in endemic areas in 2025,” the CDC said.
Here are seven things healthcare providers should know:
1. Consider a dengue…